The problem Vidya solves

The platform solves the problem of students from underprivileged backgrounds facing barriers to quality education, limited access to resources, and a lack of personalized guidance. It provides a supportive and accessible environment where students can connect with mentors, access educational resources, and build a community that fosters learning and growth.

People can use it for:

Virtual Tutoring: Students can schedule one-on-one tutoring sessions with mentors in subjects where they need extra help. This allows them to receive personalized guidance regardless of geographical limitations.

Scholarship Opportunities: A dedicated section provides curated information about available scholarships, including eligibility criteria and application processes, helping students to easily navigate financial aid options.

Community Forum: The platform hosts a space where students can interact with peers and mentors, share experiences, ask questions, and collaborate on academic and extracurricular activities. This creates a sense of belonging and mutual support.

Resource Hub: A repository of educational materials, from textbooks to tutorials, designed to provide easy access to valuable learning resources.

How it makes tasks easier or safer:

Accessibility: The platform breaks down geographical barriers, enabling students from rural or underserved areas to connect with mentors and access resources they wouldn’t have otherwise.

Streamlined Scholarship Application: Students can find scholarship opportunities in one place, reducing the time spent searching across multiple sites and ensuring they don’t miss important deadlines.

Organized Learning: With structured access to virtual tutoring and resources, students can easily manage their learning needs, making their educational journey more efficient and less overwhelming.

Challenges we ran into

We ran into two distinct issues while implementing the 1-on-1 video call feature.

Problem: 1-on-1 Video Call Feature Integration
When adding the 1-on-1 video call feature, the main issue was generating and managing video call links dynamically for each session. We wanted the process to be seamless, where students and mentors could join the call directly from the platform without needing to manage external links manually.

How We Solved It:
We selected a reliable third-party video call API that allowed us to generate meeting links programmatically. Each time a tutoring session was scheduled, our backend would generate a unique video call link and store it in our database. This link would then be automatically shared with both the mentor and the student before the session, ensuring easy access. We also integrated notifications to remind users about their upcoming calls, improving the user experience.